Hospital expansion in Lima Norte continues without disrupting care
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Construction workers in Lima Norte, Peru are building a temporary facility at the Hospital Nacional Sergio E. Bernales to house essential medical services during a larger hospital construction project.
The temporary infrastructure reached 43% completion as of September 10, 2026. Workers currently install concrete floors, interior panels, and sanitation systems. The Peruvian National Health Investment Program (PRONIS), part of the Ministry of Health (MINSA), monitors the construction to ensure the facility meets operating standards.
David Miranda Herrera, PRONIS’s general coordinator, stated the project will deliver a modern, complex hospital to Lima Norte without interrupting patient care. Once finished, the temporary facility will include medical, obstetric, and psychology offices, an infectious disease counseling center, a first aid station, a social service department, a medication warehouse, waiting rooms, and admissions areas.
Construction of this temporary hospital is scheduled to finish in the first quarter of 2027, allowing continued service delivery during the building of the new Hospital Nacional Sergio E. Bernales. This project aligns with the health policy of Minister Luis Dyer, which focuses on strengthening hospital infrastructure and improving healthcare across Peru.
